This sheet talks about exposure to carisoprodol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is carisoprodol? Carisoprodol is a medication that has been used to treat muscle pain and stiffness from muscle spasms. Two brand names are Soma® and Vanadom®. I take carisoprodol. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant? Studies have not been done to see if carisoprodol could make it …
The Baby Blog: Pain Management
Naproxen
This sheet talks about using naproxen in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is naproxen?* Naproxen is a medication that is commonly used to relieve pain and for the temporary reduction of fever. Some brand names for naproxen include Aleve®, Anaprox®, Napralen®, and Naprosyn®. Naproxen is in a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other …
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®, Oxtellar XR®)
This sheet talks about exposure to oxcarbazepine in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is oxcarbazepine? Oxcarbazepine is a medication that has been approved for the treatment of partial seizures. It has also been used to treat migraine, symptoms of dementia, and bipolar disorder. Some brand names for oxcarbazepine are Trileptal® and Oxtellar XR®. I take oxcarbazepine. Can it make it …
Hydromorphone
This sheet talks about using hydromorphone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hydromorphone? Hydromorphone belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Hydromorphone is used to treat pain. A brand name for hydromorphone is Dilaudid®. Hydromorphone can be given by injection and by mouth. I am taking hydromorphone, but I would like …
Hydrocodone
This sheet talks about using hydrocodone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a medication used to treat pain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Some commonly used hydrocodone products also contain other medications, such as acetaminophen. These include the brand names Lortab®, Norco® and …
